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An Exploration of Learning Styles Preferences of Higher Education Students in Pakistan

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  • Fakhra Yasmin
  • Ahsan Akbar
  • Zhang Yan

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Every individual adopts a unique way to obtain knowledge and this way of acquiring knowledge is known as learning style. These learning approaches of the students can significantly influence their learning outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the learning styles of Master level students enrolled in Education programs of the public sector universities in southern Punjab region of Pakistan. The study findings reveal that students majoring in Education practice multiple learning styles to accomplish their academic goals endeavors. Moreover, assimilating was the most practiced learning style by the sampled students. The results of ANOVA posits that there are significant differences in learning styles adopted by the students of different universities. The findings of this study provide useful information about the learning style preferences of the social science students and postulate that the choice of university significantly influences the learning style adaptation of students.

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  • Fakhra Yasmin & Ahsan Akbar & Zhang Yan, 2016. "An Exploration of Learning Styles Preferences of Higher Education Students in Pakistan," International Journal of Learning and Development, Macrothink Institute, vol. 6(4), pages 49-59, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:ijld88:v:6:y:2016:i:4:p:49-59
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    1. Rajshri Vaishnav, 2013. "Learning Style and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students," Working papers 2013-5-1, Voice of Research.
    2. Muhammad Shahid FAROOQ & Jean-Claude REGNIER, 2011. "Role of Learning Styles in the Quality of Learning at Different Levels," Informatica Economica, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 15(3), pages 28-45.
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    1. Fakhra Yasmin & Shengbing Li & Yan Zhang & Petra Poulova & Ahsan Akbar, 2021. "Unveiling the International Students’ Perspective of Service Quality in Chinese Higher Education Institutions," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-23, May.

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